How to pronounce upstate
Say it like UHP-stayt. Upstate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP).
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- UHP
- stayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upstate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- staytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of upstate
American and British speakers say upstate in essentially the same way: /ˈʌpˌsteɪt/ in the US and /ˈʌpsteɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHP-stayt.
What does upstate mean?
- The northern section of a state.
- The inland section of a state, particularly of South Carolina.
- A period during sleep when somebody is primed and ready to learn.
- Of the northern section of a state.“They went hunting in upstate New York.”
- To the northern section of a state.“He drove upstate to visit his mother.”
Where does upstate come from?
From up + state.
Questions about saying upstate
How do you pronounce upstate?
Say UHP-stayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌpˌsteɪt/. In British English it is /ˈʌpsteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upstate?
Upstate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP). Broken into parts: UHP · stayt.
Do Americans and Brits say upstate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌpˌsteɪt/ and the British form is /ˈʌpsteɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.